Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-stop-dead-in-your-tracks
idiom
/tə stɑp dɛd ɪn jʊər træks/
Definition
To suddenly stop moving or doing something, often because of shock or surprise.
Examples
- She was so shocked by the news that it made her stop dead in her tracks.
- When he saw the price tag, he stopped dead in his tracks, unable to believe it.
- His unexpected confession made everyone in the room stop dead in their tracks.
Meaning
This phrase indicates an abrupt halt in action or thought, usually triggered by an unexpected event or revelation.
Synonyms
- halt
- freeze
- stop suddenly
- come to a standstill
